Want to get involved?

We love our volunteers - they’re a really important part of what we do. We’re looking for more fantastic people to help out, so if you’d like to give time to a worthwhile cause and get that warm, fuzzy feeling, we’d love to hear from you.

Our shops in Coldstream, Duns and Eyemouth always appreciate an extra pair of hands. No need to worry about your volunteering interfering with your other commitments - our shop managers will do their best to fit you into a rota that suits you.

Our volunteers include parents with young children, retired folks, young people gaining work experience and part-time paid workers looking for more work hours to fill their week.

The role can include things like working in the shop front or behind the scenes, sorting and pricing stock, helping with window displays, helping customers and operating the till.

 

“A great way to meet new people, many of whom feel like old friends.”

“After many years housebound, the shop gave me interaction and conversation. It has changed my life.”

“It’s been a very good workplace for me, as an unemployed person, to gain information and contacts, while helping to increase my confidence before I get paid work.”

Berwickshire is a rural location, so it can be difficult for people without transport to get around for things like GP appointments, the supermarket and seeing loved ones. 

That’s why Berwickshire Wheels is so important to the community. It has a positive impact on the people using the services - and those providing it, too! 

This could be for you if you:

  • are between the ages of 21 and 70

  • have held your driving licence for over two years

  • enjoy driving and socialising

  • want to learn new skills.

 

“Volunteer driving is very worthwhile - it keeps my spirits up and gives me satisfaction knowing I’m helping myself and others.”

“It’s a great way to meet people, it’s interesting, and you make a lot of friends from different backgrounds and of different ages.”

“It keeps me in touch with the community.”

“I started volunteering to boost my self-confidence and have the company of other people. It also makes me feel a useful part of the community."

— Bavs Volunteer